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Tue, 12 May 2026 09:02:41 +0100Starmer says leadership challenge 'not triggered'
Follow developments as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer consults colleagues about whether he can stay on ahead of a crunch cabinet meeting.
Tue, 12 May 2026 06:37:36 +0100Striking ambulance staff and HSE 'far apart' on issues
Follow developments as around 2,000 of the National Ambulance Service workers engage in a 24-hour strike action in a dispute over pay
Tue, 12 May 2026 01:03:22 +0100WHO expects further hantavirus cases from cruise ship
The World Health Organization has said there are now nine cases of hantavirus, with two more being looked at, and the expectation is that more passengers from the MV Hondius will get sick.
Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Eurovision begins in Vienna amid boycott controversy
The Eurovision Song Contest gets under way in Vienna tonight, with the first semi-final taking place amid heightened security and continuing controversy over Israel's participation.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Climate scientists warn extreme weather likely in 2026
The World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists has warned that extraordinary extreme weather is likely this year and said 2026 could turn out to be the second warmest, if not the warmest year, on record.
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